18-month-old boy dies after being struck by SUV in driveway in Apple Valley

Kevin Trudgeon City Editor

Wednesday

Feb 21, 2018 at 12:13 PMFeb 21, 2018 at 12:13 PM

APPLE VALLEY — An 18-month-old child has died after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway here Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Apple Valley Station deputies responded to a call of a child being run over in the 11900 block of Pasco Road and located the young boy lying in the front yard of the residence.

"CPR was initiated and continued until units from the Apple Valley Fire Protection District and an ambulance from American Medical Response arrived," sheriff's officials stated.

"Medics took over life-saving efforts and the juvenile was transported to a local area hospital. Unfortunately, the juvenile’s injuries were too severe and he was pronounced deceased at the hospital."

An investigation into the matter revealed that extended family had returned to the residence after a day trip with two adults and their respective children in a large SUV.

According to authorities, the SUV stopped in the asphalt driveway approach so the driver could exit and open the driveway gate. At the same time, the mother of the 18-month-old removed him and his car seat from the vehicle.

"The victim was standing near his mother’s vehicle when the driver got back into the SUV," sheriff's officials said. "Unbeknownst to the driver, the victim walked into the driveway below the driver’s line of sight.

"As the driver maneuvered into the driveway, the front bumper of the SUV impacted the victim, knocked him down, and the vehicle continued forward, causing the fatal injuries."

Deputies conducted an assessment of the driver and neither alcohol or drugs are believed to be a factor in the collision, authorities said. Neither the victim's nor the driver's identity is being released pending additional family notifications.

The investigation is ongoing and is being conducted by the Apple Valley Sheriff's Station's Major Accident Investigation Team. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Apple Valley Sheriff's Station at 760-240-7400. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-782-7463 or visit www.wetip.com.

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